Question 1

how can i strenghten neck muscles?

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Isometrics : A gentle means to strengthen muscles of the neck is to realize that the periodic stress of a muscle keeps it toned. As to the neck, one can use their own hands and arms to press the neck from different directions, or resist the neck as it attempts to move in different directions. Walking, with attendant head bobbing is another way.  Swimming is an excellent way to tone muscles of the neck.

Question 2

my back and neck muscles hurt?

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Muscle pain: Muscles in your back and neck are large and hurt due to overworking them which can cause spasm and pain. However medications can cause this, or other diseases like viral infections. Resting the muscle, placing heat and ice on the area, stretching the muscle can allow it to relax and give relief. If this lasts longer than a few days please see a doctor who can help sort it out.

Question 3

will crunches make your neck muscles big?

Accepted Answer

Not if done properly: The head and neck should be as relaxed as feasible for any core muscle work. While they work to stabilize the head, neck muscles are unlikely to hypertrophy without specific maneuvers versus significant weight against those isolated muscles themselves. Make sure to focus on obliques and transverse abdominus, not just crunches, to strengthen and stabilize core.

Question 4

what should i do with a major pain in neck muscles?

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See below: Heat and nsaids are a good start.  Try massage.  If all that fails your pcp can prescribe a muscle relaxer.

Question 5

what are the characteristics of a headache caused by neck muscles issues?

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Many types: Many types of headaches are associated with neck muscle pain, including migraines and occipital neuralgia. A neurologist can review your history and symptoms to help determine what kind of headache you have. It would be helpful for you to log your headaches (location, duration, frequency, intensity) and take the log when you see the neurologist. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/headache.html

Question 6

what's the best way to treat chronic neck tension as a result of years of anxiety and tightening my neck muscles i am a 62 year old female?

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Anxiety & tension: Are you in treatment for your anxiety   -- in psychotherapy as well as using medicines your psychiatrist feels may help?  Regular massage may help your neck a lot -- gentle yoga too. Mindfulness-based stress reduction classes may also help you decrease your anxiety.  "a mindfulness based stress reduction workbook" by stahl & goldstein could be useful if you actually do the exercises in it.

Question 7

can stretching your neck muscles while poking and prodding at your neck muscles and tendons leave pain in that region afterwards? thank you

Accepted Answer

It depends: When doing stretches, always use proper technique.  Do not press too hard with your fingers if you want to massage yourself.  This does not sound like disease, but if any concerns still remain, see your doctor for a proper exam.

Question 8

can tense neck muscles cause fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Tense neck muscles are  a symptom of something else. It may be due to anxiety, depression or conditions of the neck or sinuses. All those conditions, if chronic,  can lead to generalized fatigue.

Question 9

why do infants have such weak neck muscles?

Accepted Answer

Big head!: Infants have overall relatively low muscle tone and coordination because they have not used their muscles much, and their neurologic systems are still developing.  Neck muscles seem especially poor in part due to the relatively large head which is out of proportion to the neck to begin with.

Question 10

my neck muscles are tense and i would like to learn stretching exercises.

Accepted Answer

PT/neck hammock: I would suggest range of motion exercises. massage thery, heat therapy and the use od Neck Hammock ( excellent) . I strongly recommend a medical exam with x-rays of your cervical spine.

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